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Opportunities Shine in Community Solar

Green Building Law Update

But a 2008 study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory found that less than 27% of residential rooftops are suitable for hosting an on site photovoltaic system, after taking into consideration structural, shading, and ownership issues. Advances in solar technology have made photovoltaics a much sought after energy alternative.

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Workforce Development To Get The Job Done

Business Facilities

Access to a quality workforce is a top priority for companies considering where to relocate or expand. Here’s a look at what some top locations across the U.S. are doing to address today’s workforce.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Gary Hill, executive director of the Job-Site Safety Institute (JSI) based in Raleigh, N.C. The builder also hasn’t suffered any jobsite injuries among its on-site personnel. And some of Thrive’s trade partners commission similar safety inspections, reporting, and training from SFI. Commission and conduct safety walkthroughs.

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Increasingly, site selection decisions are factoring in population growth as a prerequisite, because businesses want to make certain that the locations they choose will have a robust available workforce for years to come.”. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University. “I has a labor shortage. 5 last year.

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2012 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

GE chose New Orleans after a site selection process that scrutinized hundreds of locations. An in-depth analysis prepared by Deloitte and commissioned by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), released in March, contains a treasure trove of data providing a clear picture of which states are dominating the aerospace/defense sector.

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2021 NHQA Winners: 4 Home Building Companies Striving for Better

Pro Builder

This group reviews and scores the NHQ written applications, from which finalists are selected for on-site evaluations. Markets: 19 locations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Arizona. Having the on-site feedback from the NHQ judges was really instrumental,” Flint says. “It Space is limited! . Bronze Award: Adair Homes.

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All About Rainwater Harvesting | Purpose of Rainwater Harvesting | Methods of Rainwater Harvesting | Types of Rainwater Harvesting Tanks

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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality said that no permission is needed for harvesting rainwater. Also Read, All About Site Preparation | What Is Site Preparation | Types of Site Preparation. Rainwater harvesting is the collection and storage of rain for reuse on-site, rather than allowing it to run off.